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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.04, 3,180.94 and 887.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.04, 3,180.94 and 887.72 is: 1,331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.04 : 3,180.94 = 887.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.04/3,180.94 = 887.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.04x = 3,180.94 × 887.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.04x = 2,823,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,784.06/2,120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.95

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